GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES
State
House,
The Governor and Executive
Council convened at
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The Governor and Executive
Council on motion of Councilor Shea, seconded by Councilor Burton, accepted the
minutes of
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The Governor and Executive
Council, on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Shea approved the
appointment of several persons nominated for Civil Commissions from the
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The Governor placed in nomination the several persons who applied for Civil Commissions.
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RESIGNATIONS
The Governor and
Council, with regret, accepted the following resignations:
Enhanced
911 Commission
(Member
of the disabled community)
Deborah
McKinney,
Executive
Branch Ethics Committee
David
L. Nixon, (d),
Board
of Medicine
(Public
Member)
David
Micciche, Amherst Effective:
Physical
Therapy Governing Board
(Public
Member)
André
A. Martel,
Associate
Justice of the Superior Court
Patricia
C. Coffey,
University
System of
Joel
W. Maiola, Bow Effective:
State
Commission on the Status of Women
Anne
B. Botteri, Goffstown Effective:
CONFIRMATIONS
The Governor and Council confirmed the following:
Alcohol
and Drug Abuse Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Commission
(Drug
Abuse Prevention)
Valerie
Herres, Lancaster Effective:
Succeeding: Alan Robichaud,
Business
Finance Authority
Pamela
Diamantis,
Succeeding: Wayne Semprini,
Business
Finance Authority
Stephen
M. Duprey,
Reappointment Term:
Business
Finance Authority
Karen
G. Pollard,
Succeeding: Michael P. Nolin, Jr., Bow Term:
Compensation
Appeals Board
(Attorney)
Christopher
T. Regan,
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Licensed Dietitians
(Public
Member)
Margaret
E. Lynott, Swanzey Effective:
Vacancy Term: March 28, 2009
Equalization
Standards Board
Nominated
by the School Board Association
R.
Dean Michener,
Reappointment Term:
Health Services Planning and
Review Board
- The Governor and Council on motion of
Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton,
voted to remove this item - which was tabled at the April 9, 2008 Meeting. The Governor and Council on motion of
Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek
voted to confirm the following:
(Consumer)
Constance A. Jones,
Grantham Effective:
Succeeding:
Deputy
Commissioner: Department of Health and
Human Services
Appointed
by the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services
Mary
Ann Cooney,
Vacancy Term: August 18, 2008
Salary: KK-Maximum: $106,977
Christa
McAuliffe Planetarium Commission
Byron
O. Champlin,
Reappointment Term:
Medical
Review Subcommittee
Nominated
by the Board of Medicine
Malcolm
W. Mackenzie,
Succeeding: Diane L. Arsenault, Campton Term:
Railroad
Appeals Board
(Alternate/Legal
Profession)
David
Woodbury, New
Reappointment Term:
Recreational
Therapy Governing Board
Robert
C. DuPont, Penacook Effective:
Succeeding: Deborah Ann Robinson,
Volunteer
NH Board of Directors
(Local
Government)
Leslie
A. Nepveu, Hooksett Effective:
Succeeding: Robert J. Landman,
NOMINATIONS
The Governor placed into nomination the following:
Compensation
Appeals Board
(Attorney)
Reappointment Term:
Robert
T. Grimley, Grantham Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Medical
Review Subcommittee
Nominated
by the Board of Medicine
Teresa
Ponn, MD, Manchester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Nick P. Perencevich,
Board
of Mental Health Practice
(Public
Member)
Kathleen
A. Sternenberg, Hopkinton Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Julie A. Introcaso, Manchester Term: February 17, 2011
Physical
Therapy Governing Board
(Public
Member)
Martha
B. Aguiar, Campton Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: André A. Martel, Manchester (resigned) Term: October 28, 2009
Railroad
Appeals Board
(Expert
on Railroad Matters)
Wayne
M. Gagne, Nashua Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: May 7, 2011
Resources
and Economic Development Advisory Commission
(Manufacturing)
Michael
H. Monks, (d), Nashua Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: April 1, 2013
Director
of Audit Division: Department of Revenue
Administration
Nominated
by the Commissioner of the Department of Revenue Administration
Santo
M. Presti, Penacook Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: John Mintken, Concord Term: Serves at Commissioners pleasure
Salary: HH Maximum
$93,546
Transportation
Appeals Board
(Legal
Profession)
Eric
G. Falkenham, Hopkinton Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: May 7, 2011
OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#1 Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, (previously amended on 3-5-08, Late item E), for the Fuel Assistance Program, by increasing the amount by $371,644 from $3,938,121 to $4,309,765. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#2 Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Rockingham Community Action Inc., Portsmouth, NH, (previously amended on 3-5-08, Late item F), for the Fuel Assistance Program, by increasing the amount by $49,845 from $3,290,708 to $3,340,553. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#3 Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously amended on 3-5-08, Late item C), for the Fuel Assistance Program, by increasing the amount by $1,818,206 from $6,281,173 to $8,099,379. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#4 Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., Berlin, NH, (previously amended on 3-5-08, Late item A), for the Fuel Assistance Program, by increasing the amount by $292,418 from $4,645,563 to $4,937,981. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#5 Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Strafford County Community Action Committee Inc., Dover, NH, (previously amended on 3-5-08, Late item D), for the Fuel Assistance Program, by increasing the amount by $282,309 from $2,218,324 to $2,500,633. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#6 Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously amended on 3-5-08, Late item B), for the Fuel Assistance Program, by increasing the amount by $434,804 from $2,667,035 to $3,101,839. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#7 Authorized to amend a contract with Innovative Natural Resource Solutions LLC, Antrim, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-3-07, item #2), for assistance with developing a 25x25 Renewable Energy Plan, by extending the completion date to January 30, 2009 from June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
#8 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request of Major Darik C. Day, New Gloucester, ME, to be nominated for appointment to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, morally, and professionally qualified.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#9 Authorized State Suggestion and Extraordinary Service Award Evaluation Committee to award non-monetary recognition to Paula Newton, of the Department of Resource and Economic Development. Effective upon G&C approval.
#10 Authorized to accept and place on file the list of agency transfers for Fiscal Year 2008 during the month of March 2008.
#11 Authorized a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $450,000,000 to cover expenditures for the Month of May 2008. (2)Further Authorized a Working Capital Warrant reporting expenditures of $445,384,901.82 for the Month of March and recommend the balance of $604,615,098.18 be lapsed.
#12 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a service contract with Microdesk Inc., Nashua, NH, for customized AutoCAD, and on-site training, for a total price not to exceed $7,980. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#12A Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with Dignard Architectural Services, Manchester, NH, for professional Architectural services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the Department in an amount not to exceed $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011.
#12B Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with The Louis Berger Group Inc., Manchester, NH, for professional Civil/Structural services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the Department in an amount not to exceed $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011.
#12C Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with Rist, Frost, Shumway Engineering, Laconia, NH, for professional Mechanical services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the Department in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011.
#12D Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with Team Design Inc., Manchester, NH, for professional Architectural services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the Department in an amount not to exceed $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011.
#12E Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with Aries Engineering Inc., Concord, NH, for professional Environmental/Geotechnical services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the Department in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011.
#12F Authorized the list of Governor and Executive Council meeting dates for the period of July through December 2008.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
#13 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $52,552.80 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds that have escheated to the general fund.
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
#14 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to enter into a sole source contract with Anusuya Luckoor, to complete the fiscal year-end closing in the amount of $7,500. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2008. 100% Other (Insurance Fee) Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS &
FOOD
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#15 Authorized to enter into a retroactive grant agreement with the Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm, for installation of livestock fencing, watering and grazing practices, and a manure management system, in the amount of $28,300. Effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. 100% Conservation Funds.
#16 Authorized to enter into a grant with the Trust for Public Lands in the amount of $40,000 for the Robb Reservoir Conservation Initiative. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2009. 100% Conservation Funds.
#16A Authorized retroactive pay for Douglas Cygan, Entomologist II, for the dates of December 28, 2006 through May 21, 2007 in the amount of $1,418.27 due to payroll oversight of increment. 100% General Funds.
#16B Authorized with Councilor Wieczorek voting no, to reclassify position #10313 Administrative Secretary, labor grade 14 to Program Assistant II, labor grade 15. 100% Federal Funds.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#17 DENIED - The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Shea, seconded by Councilor Burton voted to deny the petition of John Harold Tracey requesting a pardon hearing for the offense of DWI 4th Offense. The petitioner is not eligible for an annulment until February 5, 2016.
#18 Authorized to enter into a retroactive Full Service Maintenance Agreement with Xerox Corporation, Waltham, MA, for the purpose of providing services and products for the copying machines located at the DOJ in an amount not to exceed $35,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 65% General, 7% Federal, 11% Trans. From Other Agencies, 11% Agency Income, 6% Highway Funds.
#19 Authorized to appoint Diana E. Fenton as an Assistant Attorney General at a salary level of $61,294.34. Effective upon G&C approval.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
#20 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Shea and with Councilor Wieczorek voting no, authorized the request to reclassify position #11363 Administrative Secretary, labor grade 14 to Program Specialist I, labor grade 19. Effective retroactive to January 18, 2008.
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#21 Authorized to enter into a retroactive sole source contract with Gordon T. Burke & Sons Inc., Conway, NH, for emergency roof repair services at NHE’s Conway local office in the amount not to exceed $30,000. Effective March 3, 2008 through March 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#22 Authorized to enter into a retroactive sole source contract with A.W. Therrien Co., Inc., Manchester, NH, for emergency snow removal services on the roofs located at the NHES’s Concord and Conway local offices in an amount not to exceed $6,800. Effective March 3, 2008 through March 4, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#23 Authorized to enter into a retroactive sole source contract with Manchester Roofing, Bedford, NH, for emergency snow removal services on the roof located at the NHES’s Concord local offices in an amount not to exceed $13,455. Effective March 3, 2008 through March 4, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#24 Authorized to enter into a retroactive sole source contract with Tirey & Associates PC, Littleton, NH, for emergency structural engineering and evaluation services at NHES’s Conway local offices in an amount not to exceed $6,500. Effective March 3, 2008 through March 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#24A Authorized to amend a retroactive contract with Gordon T. Burke & Sons Inc., Conway, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 12-7-05, item #34), for emergency snow plowing and removal services at NHES’s Conway local office, by increasing the amount by $1,225 from $37,836 to $39,061. Effective March 5, 2008 through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#24B Authorized to amend a retroactive
contract with Raymond’s Landscaping LLC, Boscawen, NH (previously approved
by G&C on 11-16-05, item #35), for
emergency snow plowing and removal services at NHES’s
Concord local office, by increasing the amount by $5,262 from $12,700 to
$17,962. Effective
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#25 Authorized to exercise a sole source contract renewal option with Laboratory Corporation of
America Holdings Inc., Raritan, NJ, (previously approved by G&C on 5-17-06,
item #48, amended on 5-16-07, Late item D), for Clinical Laboratory Services in
the amount of $990,222. Effective
#26 A motion was made to table this
item by Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Coucilor Shea, and with Councilor Burton, Councilor Hollingworth and Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, the motion failed. The item was approved with Councilor Wieczorek voting no,
to exercise a contract renewal option with Bio-Medical Applications of NH Inc.,
d/b/a NH Kidney Center, Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on
4-19-06, item #40), for Hemodialysis Services in the
amount of $1,419,600. Effective
#27 Authorized to exercise a contract renewal option with WR Bevans Fire Alarms Inc., Boscawen, NH (previously approved by G&C on 4-5-06, item #28), for the maintenance, testing, and repair of the fire alarm equipment of the North Correctional Facility, Berlin, NH in the amount of $11,920. Effective April 30, 2008 through April 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.
#27A Authorized to exercise a contract renewal option with MAS Medical Staffing Corporation, Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-22-07, item #86), for temporary nursing services in the amount of $27,471. Effective June 30, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.
#27B Authorized to pay $900,000 in overtime for permanent personnel services out of salaries for vacant positions due to pending recruitment for the period of October 27, 2007 through March 28, 2008.
STATE VETERANS COUNCIL
#28 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request for a salary increment of $3,283 to the Director of the Veterans Council, Mary E. Morin. Effective April 19, 2008. 100% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#29 Authorized to accept and place on file the report of the transfer of funds for Cannon Mountain ski area for the quarter ending March 31, 2008. 100% Cannon MT.
#30 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with the Peterborough Police Department, Peterborough, NH, for security coverage and traffic control at Miller State Park in the amount of $2,592. Effective October 1, 2008 through October 31, 2008. 100% Park Funds.
#31 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with the Nottingham Police Department, Nottingham, NH, for security coverage and traffic control at Pawtuckaway State Park in the amount of $6,400. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Park Funds.
#32 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with Dave’s Septic Service Inc., Bedford, NH, for septic pumping and portable toilet services at nine state parks facilities in the amount of $10,910. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Parks Funds.
#33 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a service agreement with J. K. Lynch Disposal, Colebrook, NH, for rubbish removal and disposal at five state parks in the amount of $22,104.89. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Parks Funds.
#34 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a service agreement with Waste Management of NH, Hampton, NH, for rubbish removal and disposal at sixteen state parks in the amount of $45,942.13. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Park Funds.
#35 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with the Town of Tamworth Police Department, Tamworth, NH, for security coverage and traffic control at White Lake State Park in the amount of $4,200. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Park Funds.
#36 Authorized to transfer a 0.04 acre portion of state-owned land known as Odiorne Point State Park located in Rye, NH to the NH DOT for bridge improvements. (2)Further Authorized to issue a permanent channel easement on a .12 acre portion of Odiorne Point State Park, Rye, NH to the NH DOT. (3)Further Authorized to issue a temporary construction easement on a .06 acre portion of Odiorne Point State Park, Rye, NH to the NH DOT.
#37 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with Casella Waste Management Inc., Salem, NH, for rubbish removal and disposal at four state park facilities in the amount of $53,965.99. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 99% Park, 1% General Funds.
#38 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a service agreement with Sebastian Septic Service, Milton, NH for septic pumping and disposal at three state park facilities in the amount of $3,480. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 83% Park, 17% General Funds.
#39 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with Bolen’s Septic, Stewartstown, NH, for septic pumping and disposal at ten state park facilities in the amount of $3,846. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Park Funds.
#40 Authorized Division of Economic Development to amend a sole source contract with LandCare Associates inc., Madbury, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07,item #93), for snow removal and landscaping services at the International Trade Resource Center, by increasing the amount by $4,500 from $13,210 to $17,710. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.
#41 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with Arrow Container Services LLC, Nashua, NH, for rubbish removal and disposal at one state park facility in the amount of $5,220. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 47% General, 53% Park Funds.
#42 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with Allied Septic d/b/a Trombly Enterprises Inc., Manchester, NH, for septic pumping and disposal at three state park facilities in the amount of $5,620. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Park Funds.
#43 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain Ski Area to pay a sole source retroactive invoice from NH Electronic Motors Inc., Laconia, NH, for emergency repairs on January 29, 2008 to an electrical motor that operates a coolant pump for the snowmaking compressors in the amount of $2,436. 100% Cannon Mountain Funding.
#44 Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to accept and expend an additional allotment of federal funds in the amount of $7,162 for administration for the Federal Forest Legacy Program through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#45 Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to budget and expend federal funds in the amount of $454 from the USDA Forest Service for the Federal Urban Forestry and Community Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#46 Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to transfer $12,515 from the Natural Heritage Bureau Fund to the Natural Heritage Bureau operating budget. 100% Agency Income.
#46A Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to budget and expend $11,000 from the Stone Property Trust Fund Control Account for the purpose of funding administrative and other expenses as a result of higher utility cost and a reduction in Federal Funds that are used to support temporary staff. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Stone Trust Funds.
NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#47 Authorized to enter into an Off Highway Recreational Vehicle Law Enforcement contract with the Derry Police Department to provide OHRV enforcement for a total of $7,875. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Other (OHRV) Funds.
#48 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with the Audubon Society of NH, Concord, NH, for implementing Wildlife Action Plan strategies in the amount of $78,493. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#48A Authorized to assign a vehicle to Glenn Normandeau on a 24-hour, 7 day per week basis for the period commencing with G&C approval.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#49 NOT USED
#50 Authorized to retroactively amend an agreement with the Rockingham Planning Commission, Exeter, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-13-06, item #77), for the Exeter River Subwatershed Management Plans project, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2007 to December 31, 2008.
#51 Authorized to enter into a contract with NH Water Works Association Inc., to provide training classes for certified drinking water operators and contract services for NH’s Drinking Water Week Festival in the amount of $72,713.25. (2)Further Authorized to enter into a contract with New England Water Works Association Inc., to provide training classes for certified drinking water operators and contract services for NH’s Drinking Water Week Festival in the amount of $41,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#52 Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the NH Lakes Association, Concord, NH, for the purpose of milfoil prevention activities in the amount of $161,000. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2009. 100% Lake Restoration Funds. (2)Further Authorized to award an advance payment in the amount of $75,000 to the NHLA in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement. 100% Lakes Restoration Program Funds.
#53 Authorized to enter into an agreement with The Nature Conservancy, Concord, NH, to complete the Restoration Planning Aquatic Connectivity in High Quality Waters of the Ashuelot River Watershed Project, in the amount of $27,136. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#54 Authorized to award Wastewater State Aid Grants in an aggregate amount of $1,834,431 for water pollution control projects. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
#55 Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the NH Rivers Council, Concord, NH, for the purpose of invasive aquatic algae prevention activities in the amount of $6,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. (2)Further Authorized to award an advance payment in the amount of $5,000 to the NHRC in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement. 100% Lakes Restoration Funds.
#56 Authorized with Councilor Wieczorek voting no, to reclassify position #12072 Executive Secretary, labor grade 11 to an Environmental Technical III, labor grade 14. 100% General Funds.
#57 Authorized a Supplemental Loan Agreement with the City of Claremont in the amount of $4,050,000, to finance the upgrade of the existing surface water treatment facility project. Effective upon G&C approval.
#58 Authorized to enter into a Loan Agreement with Emerald Acres Cooperative Inc., to finance water system improvements to the water system serving the Cooperative in Barrington in the amount of $117,500. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% State Revolving Funds.
#59 Authorized a Supplemental Loan Agreement with the Town of Hanover in the amount of $2,963,599.09, to finance Phase I of the Sewerage Improvements Program. Effective upon G&C approval.
#59A Authorized to accept and expend $49,643 in federal funds from the US Fish and Wildlife Service to administer the Clean Vessel Act program. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
Office of the Commissioner
#60 Authorized to make a one-time payment of $25,000 to the United Way of Merrimack County, Concord, NH, to provide support for statewide 2-1-1 information and referral service. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
Bureau of Medical Services
#61 Authorized Disability Determination Unit to enter into an agreement with Patricia I. Williams, Concord, NH, to function as a Medical Disability Determination Systems Development Specialist in an amount not to exceed $24,800. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.
Bureau of Behavioral Health
#62 Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #191), to provide for two part-time benefits specialists positions to enhance access to SSA disability programs for people who are homeless, by increasing the price by $27,820 from $51,000 to $78,820. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
Office of Medicaid Business and Policy
#63 Authorized Dental Unit to enter into an agreement with Wilber E. Blackey, D.M.D., Salem, NH, to function as an orthodontia specialist in an amount not to exceed $85,280. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.
#64 Authorized Dental Unit to enter into an agreement with David A. Gruette, D.D.S., Center Barnstead, NH, to function as dental consultant in an amount not to exceed $127,920. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.